Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh just lately discovered himself in a social media spat with Pakistani journalist Farid Khan. The change started when Farid tried to mock Harbhajan over his issues concerning the security of cricketers in Pakistan, resulting in a heated response from the previous off-spinner.
Harbhajan Singh slams Farid Khan
The controversy began when Farid posted screenshots from the primary Check Match between Pakistan and India held on the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore in January 2006. Throughout that sport, Harbhajan hit for 4 consecutive sixes by former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi. Farid insinuated that Harbhajan’s reluctance to see Indian gamers go to Pakistan stemmed from a concern of going through Pakistani batsmen. In a tweet, Farid wrote, “Hello, Harbhajan Singh. That is why you’ve got safety points in Pakistan, proper?”
Harbhajan didn’t take the remark calmly and promptly responded, clarifying his stance. “No, not for this. Cricket Mai Jeet har lagi rehti hai (Profitable and dropping is a part of cricket). I’ll let you know the actual downside is that this. Test the picture,” Bhajji wrote, posting a picture of the horrific terror assault on Sri Lankan gamers by an Islamic militant group at Lahore in 2009.
The veteran spinner additional rebuked Farid saying, “Now get the F out of right here. F ka Matlab samaj aa gya hoga ya samjau? (Did you perceive the which means of the letter F, or ought to I clarify?). F means your title. Please don’t assume what you’re considering the which means of F. You realize what I imply. Peace.”
No not for this . Cricket Mai Jeet har lagi rehti hai. I’ll inform u the actual downside is that this . Test the picture ⬇️ . Now get the F…. out of right here . F ka Matlab samaj aa gya hoga ya samjau? F means ur title . Plz don’t assume what u r considering th which means of F. You realize what I imply… https://t.co/BLz6TRwcB3 pic.twitter.com/bqrGlro7tC
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) August 1, 2024
The previous cricketer’s response left no room for ambiguity, successfully silencing the Pakistani journalist.
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The stance of the BCCI is totally appropriate: Harbhajan
This change comes on the heels of Harbhajan’s latest statements highlighting the safety issues in Pakistan. He voiced his opinion that Indian gamers mustn’t go to Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy, citing the nation’s unstable safety state of affairs.
“Why ought to the Indian staff go to Pakistan? The safety difficulty there may be vital. The state of affairs in Pakistan is such that incidents happen nearly day by day. I don’t assume it’s protected to go there. The stance of the BCCI is totally appropriate, and nothing is extra essential than the security of our gamers,” he emphasised, underlining the paramount significance of participant security.
IANS Unique
Delhi: On India going to Pakistan to take part within the Champions Trophy, former cricketer and Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh says, “Why ought to the Indian staff go to Pakistan? The safety difficulty there may be vital. The state of affairs in Pakistan is such that… pic.twitter.com/29qeXMuiEW
— IANS (@ians_india) July 25, 2024
